Polymethyl/Caprylylsilsesquioxane Silicate

INCI: POLYMETHYL/CAPRYLYLSILSESQUIOXANE SILICATE

CAS Number
Not publicly assigned (proprietary silicone copolymer)
Function
Film forming; skin conditioning
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Not specifically restricted. CIR assessed polysilsesquioxanes as a family and concluded them safe.

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Standard silicone polymer with good safety profile; CIR family assessment supports safety.

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Polymethyl/Caprylylsilsesquioxane Silicate safe in cosmetics?

Standard silicone polymer with good safety profile; CIR family assessment supports safety. The EU classifies Polymethyl/Caprylylsilsesquioxane Silicate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Polymethyl/Caprylylsilsesquioxane Silicate allowed in the EU?

Polymethyl/Caprylylsilsesquioxane Silicate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Polymethyl/Caprylylsilsesquioxane Silicate do in cosmetics?

Polymethyl/Caprylylsilsesquioxane Silicate functions as: Film forming; skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not publicly assigned (proprietary silicone copolymer).

What is the Margin of Safety for Polymethyl/Caprylylsilsesquioxane Silicate?

not established The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.

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